Cheers for the tips Dravis, I'll be sure to let you know how it goes. 

I would be recommending epoxy.  Polyester and Vinylester would need a wax additive to cure solid without a tack. (they cure tacky naturally in air).

I agree that peel ply makes a good grip surface.  And a light dusting of lacquer really does bring out the carbon weave under the peel ply finish yet it is still rough and matt.

Warren Penalver
Easy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Support Assistant

I would definitely go for Epoxy resins, for this sort of job...  (not just because I hate the stink of polyester)    As an afterthought, I would maybe add some fumed silica filler to the "base coat" if you make it yourself. That will stop it being quite so "runny" and make it easier to "paint on"  I would probably use a roller for something like this.

Epoxy will be just fine, even if exposed to sunlight/UV, if you get it clearcoated with a good 2-component Urethane  (I use 2-comp boat varnish, since I have access to it cheaply, and have my own spray-guns.)

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